The Argyle Twilight Collection VOLUME 1
The Twilight Collection™ As the sun has set on the Argyle Mine, the bright, sparkling colors of its rich and rare bounty continue to burn brightly in The Twilight Collection. This unique curation of some of the last and finest Argyle Pink Diamonds is accompanied by an array of exquisite hand-crafted jewelry designed to feature these spectacularly rare gems. After nearly four decades as the single primary source of natural pink diamonds, the Argyle Mine in western Australia has ceased production and is closed forever. The Twilight Collection is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own some of the most sought-after gems ever discovered.
The Twilight Collection was curated by Argyle Pink Diamonds Authorized Partners J Fine and L. J. West Diamonds.
Contents About Argyle..................................................................................................6 Twilight Pink...................................................................................................8 Iconic Creations............................................................................................12 Paradise.......................................................................................................... 14 Butterfly...........................................................................................................15 Sakura.............................................................................................................. 16 Knot...................................................................................................................17 Twilight Masterpieces............................................................................... 18 Diamond Halo.............................................................................................. 20 Argyle Motif...................................................................................................21 Aureole............................................................................................................22 Gemstones.....................................................................................................23 Argyle Pink Diamonds.............................................................................. 24 Origin.............................................................................................................. 28 Pink Diamond Performance................................................................... 30 Specs & Pricing........................................................................................... 34
About Argyle Located in a remote corner of the East Kimberley wilderness in far western Australia, the Argyle Mine has been one of the most productive diamond mines ever discovered. It has produced over 865 million carats, but is best known for the range of iconic pink diamonds that bear its name. Argyle has been the only consistent source of pink diamonds, producing 90% of the world’s supply of this extremely rare gem.
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We remain dedicated to the Kimberly Process, never buying or trading rough diamonds from areas where their sale would support conflict or human distress.
No other mine in the world produces diamonds with a depth, range and intensity of color than the rich, vivid palette of pinks, blues, violets and reds as the Argyle Mine. Its closure leaves an irreplaceable void, rendering Argyle Pink Diamonds an increasingly rare treasure.
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Twilight Pink
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Iconic Creations Rings Crafted from Historic Diamonds from the Argyle Mine
The Flora Ring ™ The Argyle Awakening ™ The Argyle Viola Shield ™
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The Argyle Aurelia ™
Paradise
Butterfly
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Sakura
Knot
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Twilight Masterpieces The Argyle Eye Necklace
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Jewelry Crafted from Historic Diamonds from the Argyle Mine
Skyline Blue ™ The Blue Shield ™
The Luna Pink ™
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The Twin Bypass Ring ™
The Hidden Princess ™
Diamond Halo
Argyle Motif
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Aureole
Gemstones
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Argyle Pink Diamonds
LOT 1
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LOT 2
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Argyle Pink Diamonds
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Argyle Pink Diamonds
Argyle Pink Diamonds
LOT 12 LOT 20 LOT 16 LOT 11
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LOT 19 LOT 14 LOT 18 LOT 15
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Beyond Rare™ Created over 1.6 billion years ago, Argyle Pink Diamonds have long been coveted for their rarity. As the Argyle Mine has closed they are becoming rarer and more valuable every day. To demonstrate how rare Argyle Pink diamonds are, an entire year’s worth of pink diamonds over half a carat would fit in the palm of your hand, and it would take nearly 15 years to accumulate enough Argyle Pink Signature Tender diamonds (the finest pinks mined each year, distinguished for their intensity and vibrancy of color) to fill a champagne flute. It is no wonder they are highly sought-after by collectors, royalty, celebrities and diamond aficionados worldwide.
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Pink Diamond Performance
The Pinnacle of the Argyle Diamond Mine Production
ARGYLE PINK DIAMONDS HAVE TRACKED ART PRICES, GENERALLY WITH LOWER VOLATILITY
(Scale indicative only)
MORE THAN
800 million carats of rough diamonds have been produced from the Argyle Diamond Mine.
TOTAL CARATS OF PINK ROUGH
POLISHED PINK CARATS SOLD AT SIGNATURE TENDER
Less than 1%
Less than 0.01%
of total production.
of total production.
While Argyle Pink Diamonds Signature Tender Stones are more closely correlated with rare art than white diamonds and equity markets, in recent years they have demonstrated significant sustained price growth, outperforming Top 100 Art Market indices.
Courtesy of Argyle Pink Diamonds Rare & Collectable™ Book
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Courtesy of Argyle Pink Diamonds Rare & Collectable™ Book
ARGYLE PINK DIAMONDS HAVE OUTPERFORMED MAJOR EQUITY INDICES
While Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender Stones have demonstrated significant price growth when compared to equity markets. In 2018, quality-adjusted tender prices reached an all-time high, increasing 14% on 2017 and over 500% since 2000.
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“Of the 20 million carats of rough diamonds that are produced annually, less than 0.1% are pink. Argyle pink diamonds are rare; in fact they are beyond rare.”
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The Twilight Collection was curated by Argyle Pink Diamonds Authorized Partners J Fine and L. J. West Diamonds.
Courtesy of Argyle Pink Diamonds Rare & Collectable™ Book
- Josephine Johnson, Argyle Pink Diamonds Manager